Trail Running calendar near Marion 2026-2027

A 5K trail run on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton, VA, held as part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest. Proceeds support the festival and the event is hosted by the City of Norton and local partners.

The Table Rock Ultras offer a 50K and 30K ultramarathon through the scenic Pisgah National Forest, finishing with a climb to the summit of Table Rock Mountain. The event supports the long-distance Mountains-to-Sea Trail and starts from the..

The Mountain Fork Half Marathon is a 13.6-mile loop starting at the scenic High Knob Observation Tower at 4,200 feet. The course travels through the Mountain Fork watershed on forest roads with 1,600 feet of climbing. Proceeds support local..

A community trail event in Wilkesboro on September 26, 2026 offering 5K and 10K timed runs, a 5K untimed walk, and a virtual option, with chip timing and proceeds supporting the American Cancer Society.

This trail half marathon takes runners through the technical and hilly single-track of Steele Creek Park in Tennessee. The 13.1-mile course features over 2,000 feet of climbing, creek crossings, and rocky forest paths. All proceeds support..

A 6.2 mile climb from downtown Norton, VA to the 4,200 foot High Knob summit with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. The 13th annual Hellbender 10K is scheduled for October 3, 2026.

A USATF certified 100 mile trail ultramarathon in Abingdon, Virginia, the Yeti 100 is an official Western States qualifier with crew accessible aid stations, cupless requirements, and defined pacer and drop bag rules.

A fall trail event on the New River Trail offering 100 mile and 50 mile races with minimal elevation, frequent aid stations and crew access. Finishers receive awards and a pint glass, with a buckle for 100 mile finishers.

A 100 mile looped trail event in Hickory, NC on October 17 to 18, 2026 for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70 percent trails, significant elevation, stocked aid stations, night running rules, and pacer and crew provisions..

Run the rolling trails along the scenic shores of Lake James in North Carolina. The event features a 50K and Half Marathon, starting and finishing at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm. Enjoy lake and mountain views on a course of most..

The Yeti Ultra 24 Hour Challenge is a unique endurance event. Participants run 5.2 miles every four hours, completing six rounds for a total of 50K. It can be done virtually anywhere or in person in Damascus, Virginia.

A Thanksgiving morning event in Boone with timed 5K and 10K trail races plus an untimed paved Fun Run/Walk; proceeds benefit Hospitality House of Northwest N.C.

Trail runs at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, NC on Dec 5, 2026, with a 50K and a 25K. Both courses feature technical singletrack, substantial climbing, and multiple aid stations.

Free 17 mile run on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus in December 2026. The event is cup-less with collapsible cups available at packet pickup and aid stations; hot drinks and snacks are provided at the finish.